The expression "to split hairs" means to make fine, pedantic, or unnecessary distinctions between things.
L'espressione "to split hairs" significa fare distinzioni sottili, pedanti o non necessarie tra cose.
| Idiom | to split hairs |
|---|---|
| Definition | to make small, petty and unnecessary comments or distinctions between things |
| Examples | - I didn't say I was angry. I said I was annoyed. - That's just splitting hairs. - It depends what you mean by the word "mean". - Oh, I do wish you would stop splitting hairs! |
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